Free reception to introduce Urban Art Museum

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The organizers of a new public-art project in the Mills50 Main Street District of Orlando are introducing their concept to the public at a free reception Friday, Aug. 9.

The Urban Art Museum, as it's known, will consist of multiple artworks in the neighborhood around Mills Avenue and East Colonial Drive — if organizers can raise enough money. To that end, a campaign on Kickstarter.com is seeking donations. (Go to Kickstarter.com and search Urban Art Museum.)

The project is spearheaded by the architecture firm of Process Architecture, based in the neighborhood's historic Cameo Theatre, and Jai Gallery, the downtown artspot that will curate the outdoor museum.

Artist Marcos Cruz is also onboard and has donated his time to create the museum's first work.

At Friday's reception, which includes complimentary wine, the public can learn more about the concept and how to get involved. The event will run from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Jai Gallery, 101 S. Garland Ave., Suite 101, Orlando. That's the historic Church Street Exchange building, built in 1920 and adjacent to Church Street Station.